SUPPLIES FOR HERBALISM

Keeping Your Herbal Kitchen Stocked

Just like cooking or baking any dish, a fully prepped kitchen makes the whole meal come together quickly and easily, and makes the results all the better. The same thought applies to just about anything - as the saying goes, preparation is key. The following list are some things to consider adding to your supply list for your herbalism journey.

Of course, you can adjust the supplies you find necessary based on how much time and practice you intend to put into it. If you’re a beginner making a few concoctions or a full-time herbalist, your list of necessities will change.

Kitchen Cookware

  • Pots & Pans

  • Mixer

  • Double Boiler

  • Tea Kettle

  • Drying Racks

  • Blender

  • Ceramic Teapot

  • Kitchen Scale

  • Funnels

  • Cooking Utensils

  • Measuring Cups & Spoons

  • Glass and/or Ceramic Bowls

  • Strainers

Creams & Salves

  • Mixer

  • Mixing Bowls

  • Double Boil

  • Whisks

  • Cooking Utensils

  • Spatulas

  • Dried Herbs

  • Infused Oils

  • Essential Oils

  • Lotion Base

  • Bees Wax

  • Olive, Coconut Oils

Powders & Caplets

  • Herb Grinder or Blender

  • Fine Mesh Strainer

  • Dark Glass Jars with Lid

  • Empty Vegetable Gel Capsules

Storage Use

  • Small Jars

  • Metal Tins

  • Glass Jars for Canning (S, M, L)

  • Glass Dropper Bottles

  • Glass Bottles With Lids

  • Labels

  • Cotton Balls

For Decoctions

  • Saucepan or Stockpot with Lid

  • Cheesecloth

  • Dried Herbs

  • Water

  • Sterilized Glass Bottle or Jar

Infused Oils

  • Sterilized Jar with Tight Lid

  • Cheesecloth

  • Slow Cooker or Oven

  • Dried Herbs

  • Sterilized Glass Bottles with Lid

  • Essential Oils

  • Coconut, Olive Oil

Poultice

  • Clean Tea Towel

  • Bandages

  • Cheesecloth

  • Reusable Muslin Bag

  • Water

  • Apple Cider Vinegar

For Boluses

  • Saucepan

  • Plastic Wrap

  • Shallow Baking Pan

  • Glass Bowl

  • Storage Container (Glass, Plastic)

  • Wax Paper

  • Whisk

  • Spatula

  • Coconut Oil

  • Powdered Herbs

Liniments

  • Sterilized Jar With Tight Lid

  • Cheesecloth

  • Dried Herbs

  • Sterilized Glass Bottle or Jar

  • Essential Oils

  • Vodka

  • Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar

Tinctures

  • Glass Jar with Tight Lid

  • Sterilized Bottle With Lid

  • Glass Dropper Bottles

  • Cheesecloth

  • Dried Herbs

  • Unflavored 80-Proof Vodka

  • Food-grade Vegetable Glycerin

  • Apple Cider Vinegar

Handy Essentials

  • Beeswax

  • Shea butter

  • Honey

  • Essential Oils

  • Olive Oil

  • Coconut Oil

  • Carnuba Wax

  • Cocoa Butter

  • Jojoba Oil